American Grandstand | Ep. 619

Controversies

The controversies surrounding Brett Kavanaugh during his hearings have sparked significant debate. Ben Shapiro criticizes Kamala Harris for her accusations against Kavanaugh, suggesting she lacks evidence for her claims about his discussions with President Trump's law firm 1. Shapiro argues that Harris's questioning was flawed, as Kavanaugh, like many in legal circles, may not know every lawyer he interacts with.

Kamala Harris is suggesting that Kavanaugh knew somebody at Kasowitz and talked about the Mueller investigation without any evidence that ever happened.

--- Ben Shapiro

Additionally, Shapiro highlights the contrasting views on Kavanaugh's judicial role, noting the debate over whether he would be a radical or a traditionalist on the Supreme Court 2.

   

Hyperbole

The Kavanaugh hearings have been marked by hyperbolic reactions and extreme rhetoric. Ben Shapiro points to Paul Krugman of the New York Times, who claims that Kavanaugh's confirmation would "kill the Constitution," a statement Shapiro dismisses as absurd 3. He argues that such hyperbole is part of a broader narrative to delegitimize President Trump's administration and its judicial appointments.

Brett Kavanaugh is going to kill the Constitution, which is weird because it's a document and you can't kill it because it's a document.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro also critiques the notion that Kavanaugh's confirmation would undermine the Supreme Court's legitimacy, emphasizing that Kavanaugh has provided more documentation than any previous nominee 4.